מַעַזְיָהוּ (ma.az.yah)
ma.az.yah
Maaziah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Maaziah, rendered from the Hebrew ma.az.yah, carries the meaning "consolation of Jehovah." It is a personal name found in the Old Testament, attached to individuals who served within the priestly community during significant periods of Israel’s history.
Lexical sources identify two distinct figures bearing this name. The first appears in 1 Chronicles 24:18 as a priest overseeing the twenty-fourth division of service during King David’s reign. The second is recorded in Nehemiah 10:8, where he signs the covenant agreement after the return from exile. This later individual is also referenced by variant spellings such as Maadiah and Moadiah in subsequent chapters.
While the name itself points to divine comfort, its scriptural presence highlights the continuity of priestly service across generations. The recurrence of this name connects the organized worship of David’s era with the restored community under Nehemiah, marking those who held leadership roles in maintaining religious order during the divided monarchy and post-exilic periods.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Maaziah carries a gentle promise: it means "consolation of Jehovah." In the Old Testament, this name belongs to priests who served in God’s temple during times of great change. Whether in King David’s organized worship or after the people returned from exile, these men helped keep the community connected to God through faithful service.
When we read about Maaziah in 1 Chronicles 24:18, we see that his role was part of a larger system designed to bring order and consistency to worship. This reminds us that God values steady, reliable service. It is not always the loudest voices that shape our faith, but the quiet presence of those who show up day after day.
For you, this name offers comfort. Even when life feels chaotic or disconnected, remember that God provides consolation through the faithful work of others. You are part of a long line of believers who have trusted in His steady care, and He continues to provide for your needs today.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ Maaziah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/מַֽעַזְיָ֖הוּ1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 24:18
the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
This verse assigns Maaziah to the twenty-fourth priestly division, showing how God organized worship through specific roles during David's reign.